Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has granted in-principle approval for the launch of the “Chief Minister Punjab Disease Prevention Programme” aimed at preventing and controlling the spread of major diseases across the province. The programme will focus on the prevention of diabetes, tuberculosis (TB), AIDS and hepatitis, alongside a province-wide public awareness campaign to […]
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CM Maryam announces introduction of province-wide telemedicine system
Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced the introduction of a province wide telemedicine system and the launch of cardiac surgery services at the District Headquarters Hospital in Jhang, as part of the government’s efforts to ensure quality healthcare at people’s doorsteps. Addressing the inauguration ceremony of a cath lab in Jhang, the chief minister […]
Punjab extends province-wide Section 144 for another week citing security threats
The Punjab Home Department on Saturday extended the imposition of Section 144 across the province for another week, citing security threats amid continuing tensions with the religiopolitical party Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP). Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code is a legal provision that empowers district administrations to prohibit an assembly of four or more people […]
Sindh launches province-wide anti-dengue, malaria drive
On the directives of Sindh Minister for Health and Population Welfare, Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho, a large-scale awareness and prevention campaign has been launched across Sindh to curb the spread of dengue and malaria. According to the Health Department, the Vector-Borne Diseases (VBDs) Wing of the Directorate General Health Services (DGHS) Sindh has issued urgent […]
Punjab extends wheat ban in poultry feed
The Punjab government has extended a province-wide ban on the use of wheat in poultry feed mills under Section 144, aiming to safeguard the supply of wheat, flour, and bread for human consumption. According to a notification issued by the Punjab Home Department, wheat may now only be used in flour mills for producing flour. […]